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agold2009
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Nov 07, 2024

Will a unlocked Nighthawk M6 Pro ATT&T (MR6500) work on the Verizon network?

Hi Guys,

 

I was looking at buying a second hand unlocked ATT MR6500 and was wondering if is compatible with Verizon Wireless? I'm getting conflicted info, has anyone done this or is it even possible?

 

Thanks!

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    agold2009 wrote:

    Hi Guys,

     

    I was looking at buying a second hand unlocked ATT MR6500 and was wondering if is compatible with Verizon Wireless? I'm getting conflicted info, has anyone done this or is it even possible?

     

    Thanks!


    First, you will have to worry about getting it enrolled with Verizon. If you manage that part and get your device activated with them, it looks like there are a few bands on the MR6500 that will work with Verizon. Not the most optimal experience, but it would probably work just fine. I have tried T-Mobille with it and the band compability is far worse with T-Mobile, it still work "okay". I know what the T-Mobile network capacity is in my area and the MR6500, using B2 and B66 (no 5G sadly), is doing about 1/4 to 2/3 of the full speed when I have 5G signal. If you have extra cash, I suggest you invest in an unlocked model like the MR6150 or MR6550 for much better compatibility.